Plumbing, Piping, & Fire Protection Mechanical Project Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design • Rochester, NY • 2h ago

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Plumbing, Piping, & Fire Protection Mechanical Project Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team in Rochester, NY!

Our mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineers are experienced in a wide range of projects, including power generation & distribution, lighting systems, fire alarms, security and access control systems. We design new and renovated systems, as well as energy controls. We offer both new building commissioning and retro-commissioning. Our experts are skilled at reducing energy usage while creating comfortable interior environments. Our professional engineers evaluate how the design impacts both short-term capital costs and long-term operational costs. Our team can also conduct constructibility reviews to lower project costs and shorten the time to completion.

We provide a full range of mechanical engineering services to municipal, commercial, higher education and public works agencies, partnering with clients to design buildings from the ground-up or to renovate existing buildings to optimize their use. From designing new and renovated systems, to providing both new building commissioning and retro-commissioning services, count on our team to develop a building solution that is both cost-effective and achieves our clients' goals.

Responsibilities

Provides design for domestic water, sanitary, storm, process piping, compressed gas, purified water, and fire protection.

Provides fire protection layout and hydraulic calculations using specialized software programs.

Prepares construction documents, including drawings and written specifications.

Creates engineering, field surveys, and punch-list reports.

Offers construction administration services including addressing contractor queries and reviewing contractor submissions.

Performs code analysis and reviews plumbing and fire protection systems.

Collaborates with vendors for equipment selection and stays updated on new technologies.

Comprehends basic construction methodology.

Achieves project objectives while maintaining high-quality work.

Fosters client relationships, attends client meetings, and potentially serves as an on-site project representative.

Generates rough order of magnitude construction and design fee cost estimates.

Coordinates and collaborates with other design professionals within the project team.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will excel in plumbing, piping, and fire protection design. They must understand and be able to design complex piping systems, tailored fire protection solutions, and precise plumbing layouts. Additionally, they should showcase strong problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach within multidisciplinary teams, prioritizing safety, and strict adherence to industry regulations.

A minimum of 7+ years of experience in A/E consulting services is preferred.

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is preferred.

FPE, PE, or NICET Level III Certification for fire protection system design is preferred.

Strong Revit and/or AutoCAD skills.

Experience with production of construction drawings and specifications.

Strong writing and communications skills.

Ability to multi-task and meet project deadlines.

Requisite knowledge and application of the International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Fire Code, International Energy Conservation Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, and NFPA.

Ability to recognize and research local and state-specific codes.

Understanding of hydraulic fire protection design software.

Proficiency or willingness to learn process & mechanical piping design (manufacturing processes, material balances, P&IDs, PFDs, equipment arrangements, equipment specifications.

Proficiency with spreadsheet-based design tools.

Hands-on project coordination experience.

Ability to travel to client sites for projects (including occasional overnight travel).

Ability to work accurately, collaboratively, and independently.

Ability to follow established safety protocol.

Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $86,200 to $106,200 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that Inclusion & Belonging continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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